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Nabil Fekir has reportedly told Real Betis of his transfer plans amid interest from Arsenal in the midfielder.

But it's not good news for Mikel Arteta's side - or any of their rivals in the pursuit for the France star.

Fekir was close to joining Liverpool from Lyon last summer, but the deal collapsed as the Reds had concerns over the France international's injury record.

He ended up joining Real Betis for £17million - a third of what Liverpool had been set to pay for him - and has gone on to score seven goals and post six assists in 22 La Liga appearances.

His form led Arsenal to make an approach to Betis over the 26-year-old, according to the Daily Star.

Nabil Fekir will only leave Real Betis for two reasons, according to a report from Spain (Image: ALEJANDRO GARCIA/EPA-EFE/REX)

But Marca reports that Fekir has told the La Liga club he wants to stay.

The Spanish publication says Fekir has reiterated his commitment to Betis, amid interest from Newcastle and AC Milan, as well as the Gunners.

Marca says there are only two conditions under which Fekir would consider leaving the club at the moment - of Barcelona or Real Madrid wanted to sign him, or if Betis needed to sell him as a result of the financial impact of coronavirus.

Arsenal are eyeing attacking midfielder Fekir as a potential replacement for Dani Ceballos this summer, according to the report from the Daily Star.

It is believed Betis would want around £30m for the 26-year-old, who can play on either wing as well as in the centre.

But Arsenal will not make any major decisions on recruitment until the impact of the coronavirus pandemic can be assessed, and they know whether their budget will include income from European football.

Midfield is likely to be an area where boss Mikel Arteta looks to improve, having also identified his compatriot Carlos Soler at Valencia as a potential target.